Kayaking Tips

Welcome to the 2022 Feelfree Kayaks holiday buyer’s guide! Another year has gone by and while it feels like we were just celebrating summer vacation, we’re now making our lists and checking them twice.  As the Marketing Director of Feelfree Kayaks, I often say we have something for everyone simply because it’s true! From fun in the sun recreational paddle kayaks for kids to some of the most advanced pedal fishing platforms designed for the serious angler, you’ll surely find one that will put a smile on someone's face this year. Just imagine the look on their faces when they...

Looking to upgrade your kayak with a Feelfree Overdrive Pedal System with the Motordrive motor insert unit or other trolling motor? Or, simply looking to power up some electronics such as a fish finder along with some kayak lights? You'll want to read our Feelfree Kayaks Battery Guide. Before we offer recommendations, there are a few things you need to know when it comes to the different types of batteries starting with what the differences are between Lithium and Lead Acid Based Deep Cycle batteries.  Without getting too technical or long winded, lithium batteries are generally safer, more efficient, last...

In this feature, team member Bobby Ulrich offers his perspective on transporting a Feelfree kayak in the bed of a truck. If you own a truck that has a bed capable of properly holding a kayak, consider yourself lucky, as this is quite possibly the most affordable and efficient method of kayak transportation, read on...“Nervous” does not begin to describe the feeling I felt as I pulled off the lot with my first Feelfree Kayak in the back of my truck. “Did I tie it down right?” “Will the straps hold?” “What if it falls out the back on the highway?”...

Ah yes, the excitement of buying your first kayak suddenly comes to a screeching halt when you realize how complicated it may seem after you Googled “buying my first kayak”. Not to fear, I’ve narrowed some things down to the basics of what you really need to know before you visit your local shop. Let’s get right to it... What budget? Sure, you can buy a kayak for $299 but as with anything else in the magical world of materialism, you get what you pay for. Set a budget but give it some wiggle room because you’ll also need to consider...